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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 4, Scene 4.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. While talking with Celimene, what does Alceste decide to do?
(a) Never leave her.
(b) Forgive her.
(c) Believe her lies.
(d) Marry someone else.

2. Despite the fact that she is in the middle of an important conversation with Alceste, what does Celimene tell Basque to do?
(a) Celimene tells Basque to go away.
(b) Celimene tells Basque she does not want to see anyone.
(c) Celimene tells Basque to visit with Acaste until she is done.
(d) Celimene tells Basque to show Acaste up.

3. Who is Clitandre?
(a) A man who is influential in court.
(b) A police officer.
(c) A man who helped Oronte write his sonnet.
(d) A friend of Philinte.

4. Who confronts Célimène about her many men?
(a) Alceste.
(b) Philinte.
(c) Éliante.
(d) Oronte.

5. Who is Alceste the most jealous of in terms of Célimène?
(a) Acaste.
(b) Philinte.
(c) Oronte.
(d) Clitandre.

Short Answer Questions

1. During the conversation in Act 2, Scene 4, Philinte points out that Alceste does not like whom?

2. What does Celimene like when there are many suitors visiting?

3. What does Alceste wish, concerning Oronte's sonnet?

4. After arguing with Philinte, why does Alceste decide to leave?

5. Who tries to make Celimene make a choice between her visitors?

(see the answer key)

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